Will I be able to find a job in Panama?
When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Panama, they reponded...
"Foreigners often work in Panama in areas such as tourism, hospitality, banking, finance, IT, engineering, construction, and health care. There are also opportunities to work in private industry and education. Many foreign expatriates in Panama are self-employed as entrepreneurs, consultants, or freelancers. Additionally, many international companies have branches in Panama City or operate in the country, providing employment for foreign nationals," remarked another expat who made the move to Panama.
"The main industry is tourism and there are more hotels, B&B's, hostels, bars and restaurants popping up all the time. There is a growing service industry as Expat move here and create demand for services. If you get a work visa you can be hired legally but many people work with out them. it is also relatively easy to start your own business. It helps to live here for a while to learn the ropes," explained one expat living in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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Will I be able to find a job in Panama?
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
